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Maybe IBS, but...:
The GI tract has a very limited # of symptoms to signal its distress--nausea/vomiting, diarrhea/constipation, bloating, pain, fullness, bleeding, etc. As you know, many of these characterize ibs, but are also seen with inflammatory, infectious, ischemic, malabsorptive, and functional disorders. Directed lab work, imaging, biopsies, stool studies are appropriate in excluding non-ibs pathology.
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Multiple:
Abdominal bloating is a common, non-specific symptom with multiple causes. Typically this is from benign causes such as gas or spasm. However, this may be caused by serious problems such as cancer and should be evaluated carefully by your physician.
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See below:
The following measures may be helpful: •don’t chew gum. Chewing gum can cause you to swallow extra air, which in turn can lead to bloating. •limit your intake of carbonated drinks. •avoid “gassy” foods, such vegetables in the cabbage family, dried beans, and lentils. •eat slowly. •avoid drinking through a straw. •lose weight if you are overweight. •use lactose-free dairy products.
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Depends:
"Bloating" is a very common, but completely non-specific symptom that some people complain of. The causes are numerous and take a systematic approach by a doctor to try to narrow down the cause and treat it.
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Bloating:
Bloating can occur for several reasons. Consider doing a diet diary and seeing of there is an association with certain foods. Often the case in most of my patients is that there is not enough fresh fruits and vegetables in their diet which results in poor bowel movements.
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Gas:
Bloating is often related to specific foods. Avoiding those will help, but there are a number of over the counter medications available for bloating due to gas. Almost all contain simethicone. If you have avoided gassy foods and your symptoms persist you should see you doctor for evaluation to rule out bowel disease or other causes for bloating.
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Low-FODMAPs diet:
Bloating and gas is often caused by eating foods that contain fermentable carbohydrates. By restricting fermentable foods you might find you have less bloating and gas. See ibsfree. Net for more info on the diet. Also, you might try taking a probiotic supplement which may help mitigate your gas and bloating symptoms as well. Good luck!
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Change laxative:
Hi, psyllium which is the ingredient in isabagol is a fiberlaxative and retains fluid in the colon to prevent constipation. It can cause bloating. Per the fda it should be used with caution in pts with esophageal strictures, ulcers, stenosis, intestinal adhesions or difficulty swallowing. You can change to a different laxative like a stimulant laxative if you have no contraindications.
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DASH diet:
The dietary approach to systolic hypertensiondiet is quite effective. It can easily be found with a google search. Also sodium intake should be reduced to 2000 mg per day. Most foods have labels with sodium amount.
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Low fiber:
Foods that commonly cause bloating include high fiber foods which have gas as a by product of their breakdown. These included: onions, cabbage, broccoli and garlic. However things like soda and gum can also cause bloating.
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Needs evaluation:
A person who feels bloated (in the tummy) all the time is not normal, especially if the bloating is new. A doctor can evaluate to figure out the cause. Problems can be due to eating things the person cannot digest. Some parasites cause bloating. More serious causes of bloating include a build-up of fluid in the abdomen due to kidney disease, liver problems, heart failure, abdominal cancers, etc...
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Perhaps:
It's your diet. First avoid beans, broccoli, and cauliflower, as well as diet sodas and sugarless gums and candies. You might also want to try to low FODMAP diet. Stanford has a good handout on the diet you can find by googling.
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